General Programs and Services

2010: Year of the Inuit  

2010 Year of the Inuit is an educational campaign that aims to increase awareness about issues facing the Inuit of Canada and celebrate Inuit accomplishments and achievements.

Source: Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

Aboriginal Affairs Branch  

Works with Aboriginal people, primarily off-reserve, to celebrate and strengthen their cultural distinctiveness as an integral part of Canadian diversity.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage

Aboriginal Awareness Week  

This Web site provides information on how to organize activities to mark Aboriginal Awareness Week, a four-day event designed to increase awareness of Aboriginal peoples among federal public service employees.

Source: Government of Canada; Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada

Aboriginal Canadians  

Indepth look at the Native rights movement in Canada from an historical perspective.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Aboriginal Emerging Writers Residencies  

Through this program, successful applicants will participate in a two-week, intensive writing program at The Banff Centre, in Alberta.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Filmmaking Program  

The primary focus of the program is to support documentary films. Other genres will be considered as long as the subject matter and its portrayal are consistent with the NFB's mandate.

Source: Government of Canada; National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Aboriginal Literatures in Canada – A Teacher's Resource Guide  

Encourages the teaching of Aboriginal literature in English high school curricula across the country because Aboriginal students deserve to be taught texts they can relate to and, because non-Aboriginal students should be educated about Aboriginals.

Source: Curriculum Services Canada

Aboriginal Media Arts Program  

This Program offers grants to Aboriginal media artists to help them develop their careers and produce independent media artworks.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Peoples  

This page offers a selection of Library and Archives Canada resources on the topic of Aboriginal peoples.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards  

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards is an annual gala that features performances by the best Aboriginal recording artists across North America.

Aboriginal Peoples Collaborative Exchange National and International: Travel Grants  

This program assists Aboriginal artists or Aboriginal artistic groups to travel to other Aboriginal communities to share traditional and/or contemporary knowledge or practices.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Peoples Music Program  

This Program supports activities that contribute to the career and artistic development of Aboriginal musicians, and to the continued vitality of Aboriginal music.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Peoples Production Project Grants in Dance  

Aims to respond to the natural creative cycles of dance artists and to bring high quality dance works to audiences.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Peoples' Program  

This page highlights financial support programs designed for Aboriginal individuals or organizations working in various fields.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Aboriginal Peoples' Program – Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program  

Improves the quality of life for Aboriginal Peoples in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities which encourage equal access to, and participation in Canadian society.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Aboriginal Peoples' Program – Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth  

These Youth Centres provides Aboriginal community-based, culturally relevant and supportive projects, programs, services and counselling to urban Aboriginal youth, in order to improve their economic, social and personal prospects.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Aboriginal Peoples' Program – National Aboriginal Day  

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Aboriginal Peoples' Program – Women's Community, Family Violence and Self-Government Programs  

This page describes various initiatives designed to improve the standing and situation of Aboriginal women in their community and to empower them.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Aboriginal Program  

Responsible for developing policies, programs, strategic initiatives, and budgets to support Aboriginal Peoples artistic practices in all arts disciplines.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Program  

The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture. In Canada, this celebration contains an important Aboriginal component.

Source: International Year of Astronomy 2009

Aboriginal Resources and Services  

This site provides access to a full variety of Aboriginal resources within Canada, both through Library and Archives' collections and services and in partnership with numerous Aboriginal institutions.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

Aboriginal Traditional Art Forms Program for Individuals  

This program supports Aboriginal artists (working individually or together), to undertake activities that contribute to the knowledge, sharing, understanding and development of Aboriginal traditional art forms.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Traditional Visual Art Forms Program for Individuals  

This program supports Aboriginal artists (working individually or together), to undertake activities that contribute to the knowledge, sharing, understanding and development of Aboriginal traditional art forms.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Traditional Visual Art Forms Program for Organizations  

This program supports Aboriginal groups, collectives, cultural centres and other organizations to undertake activities that contribute to the knowledge, sharing, understanding and development of Aboriginal traditional art forms.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices  

Offers Aboriginal participants professional and technical training in museum practices while providing the opportunity to work in both official languages.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC)

Annual Support to Aboriginal Peoples Dance Companies, Organizations and Collectives  

The objective of the program is to support the creation, production, revival and presentation of significant dance works in traditional dance and contemporary dance forms.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Artists and Community Collaboration Program (ACCP)  

Designated investment that increases the Canada Council for the Arts' commitment to the diverse artistic activities that bring together professional artists and the broader community.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

ArtsCan Circle, The  

The ArtsCan Circle is an independent, volunteer-run support group dedicated to linking creative artists with Native youth at risk in Canada, hence aiming at encouraging self-esteem amongst them.

Arts Presentation Canada  

Gives Canadians direct access to diverse, quality artistic experiences through financial assistance to arts presenters or the organizations that support them.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Assistance to Aboriginal Curators for Residencies in the Visual Arts  

This initiative supports professional development in all aspects of curatorial practice in the visual arts for Aboriginal people at their chosen host institution.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Audience and Market Development Travel Grants  

The purpose of these Travel Grants is to assist Canadian professional artists to develop their careers and reach new audiences and markets in Canada and internationally.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage  

This program was created to help celebrate each community in Canada by increasing opportunities for local artists and artisans and for local groups to commemorate local history and heritage.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Canadian Culture Online Funding Programs  

The programs provide meaningful and seamless access to content that helps deepen an understanding of Canada and its rich diversity.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Canadian Directory of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Library Collections  

The directory lists library and cultural institutions with collections related to First Nations, Métis and the Inuit in Canada.

Canadian Television Fund – Aboriginal Languages  

The CTF provides funding to support Aboriginal language television and the emergence of independent Aboriginal producers. This page includes program documents and guidelines.

Source: Canadian Television Fund

Capacity Building Program for Aboriginal Arts Organizations: Project Funding  

This page describes a program providing focused support to Aboriginal arts groups, collectives and organizations that are committed to building organizational capacity and (or) community capacity.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Community Engagement Partnership Fund  

The Community Engagement Partnership Fund provides financial assistance to non profit groups and organizations who want to commemorate those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace.

Source: Government of Canada; Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

Concert Production and Rehearsal Program for Non-Classical Music and Chamber Classical Music: Project Funding  

Supports the overall activities of small, Canadian professional ensembles/bands/groups that have demonstrated ongoing yearly stability, planning and artistic excellence.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Cultural / Educational Centres Program  

The Cultural/Educational Centres Program funds centres of activity in order to preserve, develop and promote First Nation and Inuit cultural heritage and education.

Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Developmental Support to Aboriginal Theatre Organizations  

This program, which has two components (one for established organizations and the other for emerging organizations), provides developmental support to Aboriginal theatre organizations.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Elder/Youth Legacy Program: Support for Aboriginal Artistic Practices  

This program offers funding to Aboriginal arts organizations that wish to work with Elders and the youth, two underserved segments of the Aboriginal arts community.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

En'owkin Centre  

En'owkin provides students with a strong cultural and academic foundation for success in further post-secondary studies.

Gateway Fund 2009-10 Call for Proposals  

This call for proposals seeks to support projects by ethnocultural communities and Aboriginal peoples. Projects will result in cultural content for the Internet by and about these communities.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage (PCH)

Grants to Aboriginal Dance Professionals  

This page describes a program that provides support and assistance to Canadian Aboriginal dance professionals (individuals) to pursue projects involving professional development, research, and apprenticeship or mentorship.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Grants to Aboriginal Writers, Storytellers and Publishers  

Encourages the artistic development of established and emerging Aboriginal writers and storytellers, the development of Aboriginal publishers and collectives, and increases appreciation for Aboriginal literature in Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival  

ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is an international festival that celebrates the latest works by indigenous peoples. The organisers invite every year indigenous producers to submit their work.

International Residencies Program in Visual Arts  

The International Residencies Program is intended for professional artists working in the visual arts, fine craft, and independent criticism and curating to participate in an international residency.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Media Portrayals of Aboriginal People: Introduction  

This section identifies some of the major media stereotypes of First Nations, Inuit and Native American peoples in film, television and the news.

Source: Media Awareness Network

National Association of Indigenous Institutes of Higher Learning  

It is an exercise of self-determination to meet community needs, and addresses the development of self-realization through the promotion and enhancement of Indigenous languages and cultures.

National Gatherings on Indigenous Knowledge  

The Gathering was intended in part to give the federal government and private sector an opportunity to learn more, not only about the opportunities that Aboriginal artists offer, but also about the challenges they face. It also gave Aboriginal artists a chance to learn more about the support available to them.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Heritage

Native Spirituality  

In the context of National Defence Canada's commitment to accommodate its members' religious requirements, this page offers general information about native spirituality and practices in Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; National Defence and the Canadian Forces (DND/CF)

NSI Storytellers  

Helps Canadian Aboriginal film and television producers advance their projects as international co-productions by providing them with guidance and access to new markets.

Source: National Screen Institute

Pride and Dignity (Aboriginal Portraits)  

Pride and Dignity is an exhibition of over 60 photographic reproductions (c.1846 - c.1960) taken from the original exhibition Aboriginal Portraits from the National Archives of Canada produced by Edward Tompkins and Jeff Thomas.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

Researching Your Aboriginal Ancestry – Canadian Genealogy Centre  

Helps Canadians undertaking aboriginal genealogical research in the archival documentation at Library and Archives Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

The Flying Eagle  

The Flying Eagle program provides grants to Aboriginal arts groups, collectives, organizations, independent arts administrators and artistic mediators, which may be used for organizational development and professional development.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Council for the Arts

Transportation of Eagle Items Across the U.S./Canada Border (Interim Solution)  

Discusses the interim solution which authorizes status Indians to transport eagle items to and from the United States for cultural and ceremonial purposes.

Source: Government of Canada; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Turning Point – Native Peoples and Newcomers On–Line  

Turning Point offers cyber-space for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Canada to have open and direct communication with each other.

Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture, The  

The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture provides children and youth with the opportunity to explore Metis history and culture.

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